Category: Parliamentary Papers

Nova Scotia, House of Assembly, Debates and Proceedings: Debate of the Repeal Resolutions (10 February 1868)

Document Information Date: 1868-02-10 By: Nova Scotia (House of Assembly) Citation: Nova Scotia, House of Assembly, Debates on Resolutions Relative to Repeal of the “British North America Act”, 24th Parl, 1st Sess, 1868 at 3-16. Other formats: Click here to view the original document (PDF). Click here to view the rest of Nova Scotia’s Repeal Debates for 1868. DEBATE OF THE REPEAL RESOLUTIONS. (p. 3) MONDAY, Feb. 10 HON. ATT. GENERAL’S SPEECH. Hon ATTORNEY GENERAL addressed the House as follows—I regret proceeding to the debate on these resolutions in the… Read more Nova Scotia, House of Assembly, Debates and Proceedings: Debate of the Repeal Resolutions (10 February 1868)

Nova Scotia, House of Assembly, Debates and Proceedings: Martin Wilkins’ Resolution on Confederation (5 February 1868)

Document Information Date: 1868-02-05 By: Nova Scotia (House of Assembly) Citation: Nova Scotia, House of Assembly, Debates on Resolutions Relative to Repeal of the “British North America Act”, 24th Parl, 1st Sess, 1868 at 1-2. Other formats: Click here to view the original document (PDF). Click here to view the rest of Nova Scotia’s Repeal Debates for 1868. WEDNESDAY, February 5. (p. 1) Hon. Mr. Wilkins, Attorney General, moved the following Resolution on the subject of Confederation, in the House of Assembly, on the 5th February:— “That the members of… Read more Nova Scotia, House of Assembly, Debates and Proceedings: Martin Wilkins’ Resolution on Confederation (5 February 1868)

Canada, House of Commons Debates, “Intercolonial Railway”, 1st Parl, 1st Sess (16 March 1868)

Document Information Date: 1868-03-16 By: Canada (Parliament) Citation: Canada, House of Commons Debates, 1st Parl, 1st Sess, 1868 at 346-348. Other formats: Click here to view the original document (PDF). INTERCOLONIAL RAILWAY Mr. Jones (North Leeds) moved an address for all correspondence with the Government, respecting the location and construction of the Intercolonial Railway, since the 3rd December, 1867. Sir John A. Macdonald—Will my honourable friend let that stand till to-morrow? Hon. Mr. Holton thought there could be no harm in having just now a little discussion on the question… Read more Canada, House of Commons Debates, “Intercolonial Railway”, 1st Parl, 1st Sess (16 March 1868)

Canada, Senate Debates, 1st Parl, 1st Sess (23 March 1868)

Document Information Date: 1868-03-23 By: Canada (Parliament) Citation: Canada, Senate Debates, 1st Parl, 1st Sess, 1868 at 129-37. Other formats: Click here to view the original document (PDF). THE SENATE —–o0o—– Monday, March 23, 1868. The Speaker took the chair at three o’clock. After routine, Hon. Mr. Dever was introduced by the Hon. Mr. Mitchell, and having duly qualified himself according to law, took his seat. Hon. Mr. Sanborn presented a number of petitions, praying that the line for the Intercolonial Railway surveyed by Major Robinson be adopted. Hon. Mr.… Read more Canada, Senate Debates, 1st Parl, 1st Sess (23 March 1868)

Canada, House of Commons Debates, “Separation of British Columbia from the Dominion”, 4th Parl, 4th Sess (16 May 1882)

Document Information Date: 1879-04-08 By: Canada (Parliament) Citation: Canada, House of Commons Debates, 4th Parl, 1st Sess, 1879 at 1079-1080. Other formats: Click here to view the original document (PDF). SEPARATION OF BRITISH COLUMBIA FROM THE DOMINION. PROPOSAL TO INTRODUCE A BILL. MR. DECOSMOS: I move for leave to introduce a Bill, entitled an Act to provide for the peaceful separation of British Columbia, seconded by any gentleman opposite who thinks proper to second it. MR. SPEAKER: Who seconds the motion? MR. DECOSMOS: The hon. member for Sunbury? MR. BURPEE… Read more Canada, House of Commons Debates, “Separation of British Columbia from the Dominion”, 4th Parl, 4th Sess (16 May 1882)

Northwest Territories: The Position of the Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories on the Amendments to the Proposed Constitution of Canada (n.d.)

Document Information Date: 1980 – 1982 By: Northwest Territories Citation: Northwest Territories, The Position of the Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories on the Amendments to the Proposed Constitution of Canada (n.d.) Other formats: Click here to view the original document (PDF). Note: This document is discussed in an article that has been recently submitted to a peer-review journal. THE POSITION OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF THE NORTHWEST TERRITORIES ON THE AMENDMENTS TO THE PROPOSED CONSTITUTION OF CANADA The Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories seeks the following amendments to… Read more Northwest Territories: The Position of the Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories on the Amendments to the Proposed Constitution of Canada (n.d.)

COLLECTION: 1854 Debates on an Amendment to the Union Act, 1840 (UK)

1854 UK, House of Lords, “Legislative Council (Canada) Bill”, vol 134, cols 159-177 (15 June 1854) UK, House of Lords, “Legislative Council (Canada) Bill”, vol 134, cols 501-507 (22 June 1854) UK, House of Lords, “Legislative Council (Canada) Bill”, vol 134, cols 822-868 (29 June 1854) UK, House of Commons, “Minutes”, vol 134, col 947 (30 June 1854) UK, House of Commons, “Legislative Council (Canada) Bill”, vol 135, cols 1319-1341 (4 August 1854) UK, House of Commons, “Minutes”, vol 135, col 1483 (9 August 1854) UK, House of Commons, “Prorogation… Read more COLLECTION: 1854 Debates on an Amendment to the Union Act, 1840 (UK)